Iran doesn’t have ‘kamikaze dolphins,’ Hegseth says. But marine mammals have a long history of military use

A US Navy trained dolphin named Ten, seen above, discovered a 1800's era torpedo in San Diego Bay. Don Bartletti | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday shut down the idea that Iran could weaponize marine mammals in the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues as he fielded a question about the potential use of "kamikaze dolphins." Experts say the idea isn't as far-fetched as it may seem. …